Description

This charming double fronted three bedroom semi-detached period cottage with private walled gardens, garage and additional "hidden garden" (approx 1/5th acre) forms part of the historic street scene of this highly regarded village with a strong community spirit and excellent local amenities. A most charming period cottage, set right at the centre of the pretty village of Thorner, offering well appointed accommodation throughout. The property retains much of its original character and fittings and has been well looked after and maintained, with a new roof and bathroom fitted over the last few years. A formal stepped entrance opens into a spacious dining room with beams, original doors and a beautiful feature fireplace. The cosy living room has large windows, a period fireplace and room to relax and unwind. A breakfast kitchen provides flexibility for kitchen dining as well as for a comfortable sitting area with open views over the private rear garden. From here, there is a small, useful utility area and a downstairs cloakroom with a fitted shower. Stairs from the dining room lead to a small hall. From here, there is the staircase to the upstairs rooms as well as a door with steps down to a cellar offering useful storage. A first-floor landing accesses all three bedrooms as well as the main bathroom. The principal bedroom has a fireplace as well as plenty of room for built in storage with the potential for an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom is well proportioned with plenty of built in storage and a sink. The third room makes a great single bedroom or study with views over the back garden and beyond. The spacious shower room has been recently installed with a large, walk in shower, sink vanity unit and an electric mirror. Outside, the house can be approached by either of the driveways beside it from two doorways into to the garden. The house has a private, walled designer ‘cottage garden’ which has been carefully and lovingly maintained. There is also a large garage with a side door into the garden with potential to turn this into a home office. There is additional storage in a small stone building to the side of the house with an additional toilet and sink plus steps up to an overhead, boarded loft with electricity. At the back of the garden, a gate leads down a narrow path to the orchard – a separate garden of approx. 1/5 acre. It is a beautiful, wholly private area with fruit trees as well as a wildflower meadow during the summer months. Thorner remains one of the area’s most popular villages due to the strong community spirit and local amenities including a delicatessen /coffee shop, primary school, doctors’ surgery and choice of public houses with excellent road links to major commercial centres. Local Authority & Council Tax Band • Leeds City Council • Council Tax Band F Tenure, Services & Parking • Freehold • All mains services are installed • Garage and off road parking Internet & Mobile Coverage The Ofcom website shows internet available from at least 1 provider. Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) likely from at least 1 of the UK’s 4 main providers. Results are predictions not a guarantee & may differ subject to circumstances, exact location & network outages Flooding Check for flooding in England - GOV.UK indicate the long term flood risks for this property are: - Surface Water - Very low Rivers & the Sea - Very low Groundwater - Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area; Reservoir - Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area. Agent’s Notes The blue line on the ProMap indicates the right of way to the ‘hidden garden’. If any issue such as location, communications or condition of the property are of material importance to your decision to view then please discuss these priorities with us before making arrangements to view Proceeding into Thorner on Church Hill and onto the Main Street the property will be identified on the right hand side by our for sale board